CoCT: Installation of new electricity meters compulsory for all city customers
The city said that customers would not be able to buy electricity after December 2024 if their meters were not changed.
A prepaid electricity meter and an electricity mains unit. Picture: @CityofCT/X
CAPE TOWN - The City of Cape Town says the installation of the new electricity meters is compulsory for all city customers.
This comes as the municipality issued reminders to residents about the looming deadline for the meter replacements.
The city said that customers would not be able to buy electricity after December 2024 if their meters were not changed.
It added that this would not affect the cost of electricity.
The city's MMC for Energy, Xanthea Limberg, said that it was not true that the new meters consumed more electricity.
"The newer meters help with cost management, accuracy of readings, usage control and monitoring. It also enables qualifying beneficiaries to move to the highly subsidised, affordable lifeline tariff, which includes free basic electricity (FBE). We encourage residents to make the switch and contact us with any questions."